It comes in at a weight of 5.4 lb / 2.4 kg, and total dimensions of 15.59 x 10.21 x 0.8" / 39.6 x 25.93 x 2 cm.

It comes in at a weight of 5.4 lb / 2.4 kg, and total dimensions of 15.59 x 10.21 x 0.8" / 395.99 x 259.33 x 20.3 mm.

It contains a 2.4 to 4.6 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i7-11800H (11th Gen) processor with 24 MB of L3 Cache.

It contains a 2.5 to 4.9 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9-11900H (11th Gen) processor with 24 MB of L3 Cache.

With an 11th gen Intel CPU you can be assured that the laptop has a recent CPU. Whilst not the latest, due to the release of the Intel 12 Series CPUs, it is still recent. However, with the release of the 12th gen you may wish to choose that instead to ensure the longevity of your new laptop.

With the 12th Gen processors now released, choosing this laptop with a 12th gen CPU inside will ensure your laptop goes the mile. It's the latest CPU from Intel, offering many performance increases over the previous 11th gen CPUs.

There's a Dedicated graphics card which is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM.

There's a Dedicated graphics card which is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM.

There's a Dedicated graphics card which is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM.

A dedicated graphics card usually offers a little bit more graphics power so could be better suited towards gaming and/or graphics processing work like image or video editing.

The maximum memory capacity is 64 GB via the 2 (0 Available) memory slots.

The RAM slot type is 260-Pin SO-DIMM.

The RAM slot type is 240-Pin SO-DIMM.

Because at least one of the ram slots in the MSI 17.3" Creator 17 is replaceable, you will be able to upgrade the ram at a later date.

Whilst the model comes with a glossy screen, you won't have to worry too much about the glare produced as there is an anti-reflective coating applied.

The screen has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.

The screen has a refresh rate of 60 Hz.

The 60Hz refresh rate option will offer a perfectly good refresh rate for day-to-day work, but if you're looking at gaming or video editing work then a higher refresh rate would be recommended.

120Hz would be the current minimum recommended refresh-rate for mid-level to serious gaming, as it will ensure your screen is not the difference between you and your competitor.

It's offered in a Glossy with Anti-Reflective Coating finish.

It's offered in a Matte finish.

A brightness of 1000 cd/m2, or nits, is available in the screen.

It comes with 1 TB of hard drive storage installed, via 1 x 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD harddrive.

It comes with 2 TB of hard drive storage installed, via 1 x 2 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD harddrive.

It comes with 512 GB of hard drive storage installed, via 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD harddrive.

The MSI 17.3" Creator 17 has an estimated battery life of 9 Hours.

The battery life is achieved via a 4-Cell: 99.9 Wh capacity battery.

The battery life is achieved via a 4-Cell: 99 Wh capacity battery.

When it comes to ports, it's offered with 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2) ports. 2 Type-A ports is usually enough for regular laptop users, giving you enough freedom for the peripherals you need.

There's an option of using the Type-C USB ports, with 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery) 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Supports DisplayPort) ports being offered too, allowing both the use of almost any current peripheral, but also adaptors & dongles allowing use of additional ports for the laptop.

There's an option of using the Type-C USB ports, with 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Supports DisplayPort) 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery) ports being offered too, allowing both the use of almost any current peripheral, but also adaptors & dongles allowing use of additional ports for the laptop.

With a backlit keyboard, you'll clearly see your keys and ensure minimal mistakes when you're typing what you need to type.

The numpad inclusion on the laptop ensures optimal access to number keys, so if that's what you're after then this laptop has it for you.

The option of the fingerprint reader gives you login & security flexibility, by allowing you to sign in to your laptop with just the tip of your finger.

Don't fret about your wired headphones though, the 3.5mm headphone jack will let you plug right in.

You'll find Wifi 6 inside the laptop, which is the current generation. This gives you a small step up in terms of future-proofing your tech, yet may not give you much of an advantage over wifi 5 unless your router and the rest of your setup is up to scratch.

With the latest standard of Bluetooth included, Bluetooth 5, you'll be set for a few more years of ensuring any new peripheral purchased is fully compatible.

The power supply for the MSI 17.3" Creator 17 is a 230 W with Barrel so if you're concerned about power usage, make sure this fits within your requirements.

The power supply for the MSI 17.3" Creator 17 is a 230 W with Barrel/Proprietary so if you're concerned about power usage, make sure this fits within your requirements.